Twitter Alert: RIP Hugo Chavez – love, Pakistan

Many praised the leader for his strong anti-US stance.

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is pictured at his cell during his period at Yare prison (1992-94), in this undated handout photo provided by Venezuela's Ministry of Information and Communication. PHOTO: REUTERS

The death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after a two-year battle with cancer caused a stir among local Pakistanis online.

Many praised the leader for his strong anti-US stance, while others remembered him for his leftist politics and immense popularity among his people.

Top Tweets



Sad to hear of bold Venezuelan Pres Hugo Chavez's death. He stood firm against forces of imperialism in tradition of great Latin American leaders. RIP



Rest in peace our dear departed comrade Hugo Chavez. You were the light that shone in Latin America.



RIP Comrade Hugo Chavez. You were a mixed bag but the Venezuelan poor loved you.



Hugo Chavez was one great challenger of US Imperialism Rest in Peace




Hugo Chavez is dead. Long live the Passionate Leftist.



Chavez is dead long live the revolution down with imperialism stand up against tyranny people of the world







New facts I learn every day: It seems Hugo Chavez has quite a few fans on twitter in Pakistan.



Hugo Chavez demise will trend faster than Abbas Town. Deekhtay jao.



Chavez spoke out against US tyranny including at the UN! Can any of our pygmy leaders dare to even mutter a word against US even at home?
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